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121.

Protocol for the Invisalign Palatal Expander

DR. JONATHAN L. NICOZISIS , DMD, MS

Volume 58 : Number 12 : Page 725 : Dec 2024

The Invisalign Palatal Expander, a series of staged, removable maxillary expanders directly printed from Nylon 12, recently received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Nicozisis explains how to prescribe and implement this new treatment system.

122.

Modifications of the Distal Jet

DR. S. JAY BOWMAN , DMD, MSD

Volume 32 : Number 9 : Page 549 : Sep 1998

The Distal Jet is a fixed lingual appliance that can produce unilateral or bilateral molar distalization and rotation correction, typically in four to nine months, without relying on patient complianc...

123.

Removable Orthodontic Appliances

DR. SPIRO J. CHACONAS , DDS, MS

Volume 5 : Number 7 : Page 363 : Jul 1971

Appliance Design and Construction The design and construction of any removable orthodontic appliance must begin with a detailed plan of the tooth movement that is to be carried out in the course of th...

124.

Concept and Commentary: Rapid Palatal Expansion Cases

DR. JOE A. SAIN , DDS

Volume 7 : Number 8 : Page 493 : Aug 1973

I have done about seventy rapid palatal expansion cases. I like this type of treatment especially in the mixed dentition for any kind of width discrepancy. If you have a thumbsucking habit along with ...

125.

Bonded Temporary Replacement for Missing Incisors

DR. GABRIEL ENGEL , BDS, LDS, MDSC

Volume 18 : Number 2 : Page 96 : Feb 1984

This is an esthetic, simple, inexpensive way to temporarily replace missing anterior teeth, using direct bonding. Fabrication will be illustrated on an orthodontic case, with congenitally missing uppe...

126.

CASE REPORT

Late-Forming Supernumeraries in the Premolar Regions

ILKEN KOCADERELI, DDS, PHD , | SEMRA CIGER, DDS, PHD , | BANU CAKIRER, MS ,

Volume 28 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1994

Ninety to 98% of all supernumerary teeth occur in the maxilla, most commonly in the premaxilla.1-3 Maxillary midline supernumeraries are the most common, followed by maxillary lateral incisors, mandib...

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BOOK REVIEWS

Mini-Implants and Their Clinical Applications: The Aarhus Experience

DR. JAN HOURFAR , DMD, MSD | DR. BJÖRN LUDWIG , DMD, MSD

Volume 48 : Number 5 : Page 316 : May 2014

BIRTE MELSEN, DDS, DOCARLALBERTA VERNA, DDS, PHDCESARE LUZI, DDS, MSC Available in English and Italian.104 pages, 448 color illustrations. 70 euros. 2014.Edizioni Martina, Via A.P. Orlandi, 24, 40139 ...

128.

Product News In June 2021 Issue

Volume 55 : Number 6 : Page 373 : Jun 2021

PRODUCT NEWS is presented as a service to the reader and in no way implies endorsement by JCO.

129.

PEARLS

Derotation of an Upper Molar Using Cantilever Mechanics

DR. SAMER MHEISSEN , DDS | DR. HARIS KHAN , BDS

Volume 56 : Number 8 : Page 483 : Aug 2022

A maxillary first molar sometimes erupts with a mesial-in rotation. This simple cantilever spring is inserted in the molar tube from the distal to rotate a single molar mesial-out, using anchorage from the main archwire on the same side.

130.

Interior Surface Sealant for Acrylic Appliances

DR. THEO MANTZIKOS , DMD | DR. MARTIN EPSTEIN , DDS

Volume 32 : Number 3 : Page 152 : Mar 1998

Acrylic orthodontic appliances, when worn for extended periods, tend to accumulate plaque and calculus and thus provide a fertile environment for microorganisms1-4 (Fig. 1). Given the well-established...

131.

A New Wraparound Retainer Design

DR. ARNO LOCKS , DDS, MS, PHD | DR. GRAZIELA HENRIQUES WESTPHALEN , DDS | DR. DALTRO ENÉAS RITTER , DDS, MS | DR. GERSON ULEMA RIBEIRO , DDS, MSD, PHD | DR. LUCIANE MENEZES , DDS, MS, PHD | DR. ROBERTO ROCHA , DDS, MS, PHD | DR. CARLA DERECH , DDS, MS | DR. LUCIARA DALCIN DA ROSA , DDS

Volume 36 : Number 9 : Page 524 : Sep 2002

One disadvantage of the conventional Hawley retainer1 is that the wire traverses the occlu­sion between the canines and the first premolars, where it can cause interferences that may disturb the form ...

132.

Fixed Piston Appliance for Rapid Class II Correction

RAPHAEL L. GREENFIELD, DDS, MSD ,

Volume 29 : Number 3 : Page 0 : Mar 1995

Most maxillary molar distalizing appliances tend to tip the maxillary first molar crowns distally to an overcorrected Class I position while tipping the molar roots mesially1-6. Unless a supplemental ...

133.

Intrusion of Overerupted Maxillary Molars with Miniscrew Anchorage

DR. JAMES C.Y. LIN , DDS | DR. ERIC J.W. LIOU , DDS, MS | DR. CHIN-LIANG YEH , DDS, MS

Volume 40 : Number 6 : Page 0 : Jun 2006

The intrusion of overerupted maxillary molars in adult patients is a difficult challenge for orthodontists. Use of conventional fixed or removable appliances may result in unwanted side effects, and t...

134.

CASE REPORT

Rapid Maxillary Expansion Using Palatal Implants

DR. DANIELA GAMBA GARIB , DDS, MSC, PhD | DR. RICARDO DE LIMA NAVARRO , DDS, MSC, PhD | DR. CARLOS EDUARDO FRANCISCHONE , DDS, MSC, PhD | DR. PAULA VANESSA PEDRON OLTRAMARI , DDS, MSC

Volume 42 : Number 11 : Page 0 : Nov 2008

Rapid maxillary expansion through midpalatal suture opening often results in undesirable buccal tipping of the posterior teeth supporting the expansion appliance.1-5 This orthodontic effect accounts f...

135.

Forced Eruption of a Labially Impacted Canine Using Joined Micro-Implants

DR. HYO-SANG PARK , DDS, MSD, PhD | DR. YOUNG-HEE OH , DDS, MSD

Volume 44 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2010

Impaction of a maxillary canine is a common problem because of the tooth'ss long eruption path.1 The canine sometimes erupts labial to the lateral incisor, occasionally causing resorption of the later...

136.

The Skeletal Frog Appliance for Maxillary Molar Distalization

DR. BJÖRN LUDWIG , DMD, MSD | DR. BETTINA GLASL , DMD, MSD | DR. GERO S.M. KINZINGER , DMD, MSD, PhD | DR. KEVIN C. WALDE , DDS, MS | DR. JÖRG A. LISSON , DDS, PhD

Volume 45 : Number 2 : Page 77 : Feb 2011

Appliances typically used for molar distalization in Class II cases--removable plates and various types of headgear--require a high degree of patient motivation. This disadvantage has encouraged the d...

137.

CASE REPORT

Molar Intrusion Using Miniscrew Palatal Anchorage

DR. MOHAMMAD R. RAZAVI , DDS, MSD

Volume 46 : Number 8 : Page 493 : Aug 2012

The hyperdivergent profile that typically leads to anterior open bites is one of the most complex malocclusions facing orthodontists. It is often characterized by excessive maxillary posterior dentoal...

138.

Multifunctional Use of Palatal Mini-Implants

DR. MANUEL NIENKEMPER , DMD, MSD | DR. ALEXANDER PAULS , DDS | DR. BJORN LUDWIG , DMD, MSD | DR. BENEDICT WILMES , DMD, MSD, PhD | DR. DIETER DRESCHER , DMD, PhD

Volume 46 : Number 11 : Page 679 : Nov 2012

Mini-implants have become increasingly popular as a source of stable anchorage in recent years because of their versatility, minimal invasiveness, and low cost.1-5 A major problem with orthodontic min...

139.

Early Class III Facemask Treatment with the Hybrid Hyrax and Alt-RAMEC Protocol

DR. BENEDICT WILMES , DMD, PhD | DR. PETER NGAN , DMD | DR. ERIC J.W. LIOU , DDS, MS | DR. LORENZO FRANCHI , DDS, PhD | DR. DIETER DRESCHER , DMD, PhD

Volume 48 : Number 2 : Page 0 : Feb 2014

Young patients with Class III malocclusions and maxillary deficiencies are treated primarily with facemasks. Because the force is applied to the teeth, however, the inevitable mesial migration of the ...

140.

Forced Eruption of Palatally Impacted Canines Using Bracket-Head Miniscrews

DR. FARZIN HERAVI , DDS, MSC | DR. HOOMAN SHAFAEE , DDS, MSC | DR. ALI FOROUZANFAR , DDS, MSC | DR. SEYED HOSSEIN HOSEINI ZARCH , DDS, MSC | DR. MOHSEN MERATI , DDS, MSC

Volume 48 : Number 9 : Page 576 : Sep 2014

The incidence of maxillary canine impaction is reportedly 1.7%,1 with palatal impaction two or three times more prevalent than labial impaction.2 Impacted canines, which generally require both surgica...